A curriculum vitae (CV, also spelled curriculum vitæ) provides an overview of a person's life and qualifications. In some countries, a CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment. Derived from Wikimedia.

Good cover letters alongside your CV/Resume are paramount when it comes to getting your specific skills and abilities noticed. They should also, however, be included somewhere in your application form - even if it is an online questionnaire and it seems there is no space for a separate attachment.

Not only are they a matter of courtesy but they give you an opportunity to promote your specific skills and experience in line with the recruiter’s needs.

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